Flex Track

General Questions

Is the Flex Track program offered at the Center City Philadelphia location?

Yes, some Flex Track courses are available at the Center City Philadelphia location. Not all classes are available each semester, so you may need to take some courses on the Main Campus, but you can complete many classes in Center City.

How long will it take to complete the Flex Track program?

The typical length for completion is 3 to 5 years. The length of time to complete the program varies depending on the number of courses taken each semester and whether you take summer classes. A student who is employed full-time can take a maximum of two courses per semester and during the summer session. It is possible for a student who is employed fewer than 20 hours per week to attend full-time by taking 3 or 4 courses per semester and 2 courses during the summer session.

What is the profile of the class most recently admitted?

Are online classes available?

Campus-based students can take up to 9 credits in the online track; these classes are designated as –OLA or –OLB in the course schedule. In addition, select online and distance learning classes are offered solely for campus-based MBA students, for which there is not a credit limit. Flex Track students can enroll in any of the available online track –OLA/ –OLB classes or campus-based distance learning sections; Fast Track students can enroll in available online track –OLA/ –OLB or campus-based distance learning elective sections and must complete all other required classes with their cohort.

Is it possible to take Villanova School of Business MBA classes prior to being admitted to the program?

Class Schedule

When do classes meet?

Classes meet once a week, Monday to Thursday, usually from 6 to 8:45 p.m. (fall and spring). Summer classes meet from 6 to 9 p.m. There are occasional Saturday classes that meet from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (over 11 weeks).

How long is each semester/session?

Application Process

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline for fall admission is July 30; the deadline for spring admission is November 30. All application documents must be received by the deadline. Applicants interested in enrolling in the summer session must submit credentials by April 30.

Can I apply online?

What must be provided to the Office of Graduate Business Programs for an application to be reviewed?

The following must be received by the application deadline: application form and essays; application fee ($65); official transcripts from each institution attended; GMAT score report; TOEFL (for international students); and recommendations.

Are scholarships available?

The MBA Fellows Program is an assistantship that allows students to pursue their MBA on a full time basis, free of tuition charges, while obtaining paid research experience and exposure to faculty members.

Is there an international component?

Are there specializations in the Fast Track program?

Yes. You may specialize in Finance, Health Care Administration, International Business, MIS, Marketing, Real Estate, Analytics, or Strategic Management. A specialization requires the student to 7.5 credits in the desired field in order to qualify as a specialization.

Class Schedule

When do classes meet?

Students take two classes per week, each meets once per week, (Tuesdays/Thursdays) from 6:00 to 9:30 pm in fall, spring, and summer. For the Philadelphia location, each class meets once a week (Mondays/Wednesdays) from 6:00 to 9:30 pm in fall, spring, and summer.

How long is each semester/session?

Admissions / Costs

What are the admission requirements?

You must submit the following by application deadline: application form and essays; application fee ($65); resume; official transcripts from each institution you have attended; GMAT score report; TOEFL (for international students); and recommendations. To access application for the Fast Track option, please click here.

When should I apply?

Due to the small class size and competitive nature of the admissions process, applicants that are ready to submit an application are encouraged to apply for round one or two. The rigor of the selection process remains consistent throughout all rounds, but please note that Round 3 applications will only be considered if space remains in the class.

How many rounds are in the admissions process?

Admission to The Villanova MBA Fast Track is highly competitive and the committee is focused on selecting candidates who will add value to the cohort experience by ensuring a diverse set of functional roles and industries are represented in the classroom. The review of applications is holistic and all elements of the application are carefully weighed. After an application has been submitted and the supporting materials have been received, the applicant will be contacted in order to schedule an interview with members of the admissions committee.

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